usually the spidey face were on the comics that came in the mail, and didn't need a barcode, like the ones you would buy at the store. like the difference between subscription magazines and those you buy off the newstand.

usually the spidey face were on the comics that came in the mail, and didn't need a barcode, like the ones you would buy at the store. like the difference between subscription magazines and those you buy off the newstand.

100% correct. But a simple call to your local Comic Book Store will give you a definitive answer.

usually the spidey face were on the comics that came in the mail, and didn't need a barcode, like the ones you would buy at the store. like the difference between subscription magazines and those you buy off the newstand.

The barcode ones are 'Newstand' versions, that were sold at your local drug store or book store. The Spidey (or non-barcode) ones are 'Direct Market', which were usually/mostly/only? sold in comic shops. This used to be the way it was. Now both 'Newstand' and 'Direct Market' versions carry the barcode